Dave Mirra?

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Twist1 2/4/2016 7:54pm
2/4/2016 7:54pm
MX_Andrew83 wrote:
Huge bummer, I used to be in awe every time I would watch him ride when we went to Jaycee park in Greenville NC. My first...
Huge bummer, I used to be in awe every time I would watch him ride when we went to Jaycee park in Greenville NC. My first contest was at his Eastwood ramp park down in Wilmington, he inspired me and a lot of my fiends when we were kids.

R.I.P. Dave
Did you ever see him racing MX at the Crystal Coast/JWTF compound? He had not been riding long and was holding his own. It was cool to see him out there. Low profile, wore a lot of black gear.
Damn shame.
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dmac1 2/4/2016 7:55pm
2/4/2016 7:55pm
Tragic. RIP Dave....you'll be remembered by many forever!!!
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IceMan446 wrote:
If you look at his instagram, he posted some cryptic shit the last few hours and days.

So sad to see and hear about.

RIP Dave.
I hadn't been on Instagram for about a day and a few of the things he posted in the last day to day and a half is kind of chilling. Almost like he had too much pride to ask for help so he was throwing out a few last signs hoping that someone would pick it up.

Really really sad when children are involved in something like this. I've thought for years that Mat Hoffman looks like he has a tough time with the pain he appears to be in......Mirra is shocking.
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bturner26x 2/4/2016 8:13pm
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Godspeed Dave

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Clutchy 2/4/2016 8:20pm
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Legend and Icon.
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Radman66 2/4/2016 8:20pm
2/4/2016 8:20pm
Very hard to make sense of this. RIP Dave and thanks for the great memories. Prayers to his family
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RPM68 2/4/2016 8:22pm
2/4/2016 8:22pm
MxMobster471 wrote:
The song "What I Got" comes to mind for me lol. I played that game so many times I remember that song word for word almost...
The song "What I Got" comes to mind for me lol. I played that game so many times I remember that song word for word almost. Mirra definitely had an impact on my life even if it be as small as inspiring me to go outside and try a new trick on whatever I was interested in that particular day. BMX wouldn't be where it is today without that guy. Really sucks to see news like this, makes you wonder.

RIP he will missed.
That ain't no lie, so many hours, tears Rollin down Bc I didn't blink my eyes kinda commitment. I'm still just blown away
GeorgiePorgie 2/4/2016 8:24pm
2/4/2016 8:24pm
If you're around 30 you watched mirra blow your mind at X games as a kid. Saw him at gravity games and the stuff he did made me in awe as a young teen.
MANNERS226 2/4/2016 8:24pm
2/4/2016 8:24pm
So freaking sad
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Oldschool 2/4/2016 8:29pm
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LEGEND !!! ARGGGhhhhhh! So Sad.
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jasenbougher 2/4/2016 8:53pm
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rip one of the greats no matter what sport
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Juss 2/4/2016 8:56pm
2/4/2016 8:56pm
That's so sad. I feel so bad for his family & friends. RIP Dave. I remember you and Matt Hoffmangoing at it on Vert!
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FlaNard 2/4/2016 11:43pm
2/4/2016 11:43pm
A hero is gone too soon. Heart breaking.
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J2s 2/5/2016 1:09am
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Loved his style ! Go big or go home with that trade mark crash helmet ..
Gone to soon that is foreshore
R.I.P
Thoughts to his family and friends in this hard time
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x3no22 2/5/2016 1:27am
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oh man this is.... wow. I grew up watching him and had his bikes.. :'[ got into bmx then eventually moto cuz of him.
RIP DAVE...
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Spydee 2/5/2016 1:30am
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I wish this wasn't true
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jamma10 2/5/2016 1:30am
2/5/2016 1:30am
So sad.

From the outside the guy appeared to have had the kind of life millions of others would dream of.



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MX45 2/5/2016 1:47am
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Unbelievable.
To say he was a childhood hero of mine would be an uderstatement. Still would today.

Legend.
RIP.

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overthebars39 2/5/2016 1:48am
2/5/2016 1:48am
Sandwarrior752 wrote:
Just saw the news ... RIP. Back in the 90s without internet it was hard to catch usa / international extreme sports events but i'll allways...
Just saw the news ... RIP.

Back in the 90s without internet it was hard to catch usa / international extreme sports events but i'll allways remember the x-games bmx stuff from him.

And ofcourse playing his game on the ps 1 back in the day.

Played the crap out of that game with some friends. RIP legend.
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MX114 2/5/2016 3:50am
2/5/2016 3:50am Edited Date/Time 2/5/2016 3:51am
Dave was originally from Central New York and often was around visiting family and old friends. When he was here he'd regularly visit a local bar/restaurant that one of my good friends is the manager at and those two became really good friends. Met Dave on several occasions thru my buddy and he was super down to earth and a very cool guy. We all went one night and rooted for him at a Amatuer boxing night here in Syracuse. Wish I still had the video on my phone to share. Very sad deal and he will be missed by many.
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GeorgiePorgie wrote:
If you're around 30 you watched mirra blow your mind at X games as a kid. Saw him at gravity games and the stuff he did...
If you're around 30 you watched mirra blow your mind at X games as a kid. Saw him at gravity games and the stuff he did made me in awe as a young teen.
I am one of those guys, Dave was my HERO in my early teens. Sooooo sad!

He did so many epic things is his life and he affected so many people in a positive way, I wish he was still here to read this thread and the comments on his social media, I'm sure that would have cheered him up.

RIP and prayers sent for his family to help them through the tough times now and in the future
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Prntscrn 2/5/2016 4:41am
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Sucks. Someone I looked up to as a kid. Did he actually commit suicide? If so I just lost a lot of respect for him..

Feel for his family though
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Frodad78 2/5/2016 4:45am
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Very sad...I remember tuning in to the BMX type events for one reason, and that was to see Mira ride. It was so exciting to see what he was going to do next. Gone too soon...I wish the best for his family.
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Ramrod 2/5/2016 4:46am
2/5/2016 4:46am
Horrible news and just so sad for his wife and kids.

Andy_Greenney 2/5/2016 4:56am
2/5/2016 4:56am
Prntscrn wrote:
Sucks. Someone I looked up to as a kid. Did he actually commit suicide? If so I just lost a lot of respect for him.. Feel...
Sucks. Someone I looked up to as a kid. Did he actually commit suicide? If so I just lost a lot of respect for him..

Feel for his family though
Lost respect for him? This is the attitude that stops people coming forward with mental health issues......"just man up" right?
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Prntscrn 2/5/2016 5:02am
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Andy_Greenney wrote:
Lost respect for him? This is the attitude that stops people coming forward with mental health issues......"just man up" right?
Yeah. I think you deal with your problems yourself don't pass them on to the ones who are the closest to you.
No excuses for suicide, specially not if you have a family on your own
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brocster 2/5/2016 5:04am
2/5/2016 5:04am
Dang! so sad for him and his family.

I often wonder what can be done, if anything, for stars that are past their prime that fall into depression and or alcohol/chemical dependence from not being able to handle living a regular life after their stardom has run it's course...

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Andy_Greenney 2/5/2016 5:10am
2/5/2016 5:10am
Prntscrn wrote:
Yeah. I think you deal with your problems yourself don't pass them on to the ones who are the closest to you. No excuses for suicide...
Yeah. I think you deal with your problems yourself don't pass them on to the ones who are the closest to you.
No excuses for suicide, specially not if you have a family on your own
Don't want to turn the thread into a debate about mental health etc so my last comment, but what if he done it FOR his family in his eyes, isn't that the ultimate act of courage/sacrifice. No one can imagine what he was thinking/suffering at that time.
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Andy_Greenney wrote:
Lost respect for him? This is the attitude that stops people coming forward with mental health issues......"just man up" right?
Prntscrn wrote:
Yeah. I think you deal with your problems yourself don't pass them on to the ones who are the closest to you. No excuses for suicide...
Yeah. I think you deal with your problems yourself don't pass them on to the ones who are the closest to you.
No excuses for suicide, specially not if you have a family on your own
What an ignorant comment man

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